I have just been sent to Prison – can I still meet with my Family Lawyer ?
27th November 2019The answer is yes. There are a number of ways in which a parent involved in matters concerning their child […]
How long will my Children Act proceedings take to conclude?
6th November 2019This will always be dependent on the complexity of your case and whether any allegations of domestic abuse or welfare […]
What can I do if my child has been taken to another country by the other parent, or retained in another country beyond my agreement?
23rd October 2019If your child has been taken to another country without your permission or has been kept in another country for […]
Adding a parent’s name to a birth certificate posthumously
18th October 2019I was recently asked about the story of Kirsty Gravett and the task she faced when she wanted to add […]
I want to adopt a step-child, how do I go about it?
9th October 2019In order to be considered to adopt a step-child , you need to be over the age of 21. You […]
What is a fact finding hearing?
25th September 2019If you are a parent and the Local Authority has issued care proceedings in respect of your children, in certain […]
Will my children’s wishes and feelings be considered in relation to where they will live upon separation?
11th September 2019Within Children Act proceedings the children’s welfare is the paramount consideration and the Court has to take into account a […]
Can I get parental responsibility for a step-child?
7th August 2019With the ever changing dynamics of society it is very common now for parents with children who have parted ways […]
Will my child have their own solicitor in court proceedings?
16th July 2019If proceedings are brought by the local authority (known as “care proceedings”), your child will automatically be a party […]
What is a Part 25 Expert in family proceedings?
10th July 2019An Expert is ‘a person who provides expert evidence for use in proceedings.’ Experts can include independent social workers, consultant […]